Maryann Martell
Sparks
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 13 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Gentiva Hospice
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LPN
Sierra Health & Wellness
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
LPN
Rosewood Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Intake Coordinator/LPN
Compassioncare Hospice
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Responsible for intake of new hospice admissions
LPN
Wingfield Hills Health & Wellness
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
NeuroRestorative
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN/Patient Care Assistant
Infinity Hospicecare
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Monitor admission, discharges of hospice patients
- Order medications, DME, supplies for hospice patients
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments when needed.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11.2015
Diploma/Vocational - Practical Nursing
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of St. Thomas
Manila, Philippines03.1987
Skills
- ADLs Assistance
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- Counting Narcotics
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Office Administration
- Caregiving Skills
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Medication Dispensing
- Charting and Recording
- Administrative Support
- Medication Administration
- Documenting Intake
- Immunization Administration
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Accomplishments
Nominated as an outstanding nurse in Northern Nevada in 2023
Invited to Honor Society Club of Columbia Southern University
Filipino language
Bilingual (English & Tagalog)
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN
Gentiva Hospice
08.2023 - Current
LPN
Sierra Health & Wellness
08.2023 - Current
LPN
Rosewood Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Intake Coordinator/LPN
Compassioncare Hospice
11.2021 - 07.2022
LPN
Wingfield Hills Health & Wellness
07.2020 - 08.2021
LPN
NeuroRestorative
11.2019 - 07.2020
LPN/Patient Care Assistant
Infinity Hospicecare
09.2016 - 04.2019
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Columbia Southern University
Diploma/Vocational - Practical Nursing
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of St. Thomas
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